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HEARING DATE:
NOTIFICATION:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
FILE NUMBER:
ASSOCIATED PERMITS:
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/
ZONING DESIGNATION:
SEPA
DETERMINATION:
STAFF:
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STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Design Review approval for 272 -unit senior living development, including
associated bridged site access, drive aisles, parking, pedestrian walkways,
utilities, stormwater management facilities, and landscaping.
September 14, 2023
Notice was sent to property owners and tenants within 500' of the site and
agencies with jurisdiction. The City received comments from the Department of
Fish and Wildlife, which stated concerns over the permanent impacts to the
wetland and stream habitats. The City worked with the applicant extensively to
incorporate mitigation to those impacts into the project plan.
Notice of Hearing was sent on August 23, 2023. On August 31, 2023 the Seattle
Times and City of Tukwila Legal Notice section included the notice of the public
hearing.
L23-0004
SEPA (E22-0009)
Special Permission — Critical Areas (L22-0132)
Special Permission — Critical Areas (L22-0133)
Rezone, LDR to HDR (L16-0083)
Ryan Patterson
Vintage at Tukwila LP
10811 47th Ave S, Tukwila, WA
High Density Residential (HDR)
Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) issued June 30, 2023.
Max Baker, Development Supervisor
Design Review Project Description and Analysis provided by applicant
Site and Floor Plans
Landscape Plan
Critical Areas Plans
Exterior Elevations
Site Lighting Plan
Open Space Calculations
Wall Design Exhibit
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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STAFF REPORT ORGANIZATION
This project is subject to the development standards set forth for the High Density Residential (HDR) district in
Tukwila Municipal Code Board of Architectural (BAR) design approval under the Office Design Review Section of
the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC 18.18.070). The project is subject to design criteria included in Chapter
18.60.050.
Following a project description and site information, the report reviews compliance with the Development
Standards set forth for the HDR district. The report then outlines the approval criteria for Design Review by the
Board of Architectural Review and compares the project proposal and applicant responses to this criteria,
conclusions follow each section.
Design review is a Type 4 decision made by the Board of Architectural Review. The Design Review request will be
decided by the Board of Architectural Review in an open record public hearing on September 14, 2023.
FINDINGS
VICINITY/SITE INFORMATION
Background and Project Information
This project proposes an approximately 272 -unit affordable senior living development on a 10.59 acre site. This
will include drive aisles, approximately 167 parking stalls, pedestrian walkways, utilities, stormwater
management facilities, and landscaping. The site contains steep slopes and is encumbered by areas of moderate
to high landslide hazard, wetlands, and a stream. Access to the site necessitates the bridging of an onsite
stream. The land is currently undeveloped and is elevated from nearby terrain, upslope from Interstate 5.
Adjacent properties are undeveloped, developed with single family uses, and rights of way.
Per the applicant's provided narrative: "The proposed project (building and associated facilities including drive
aisles and below grade parking) has been located in the central portion of the site. The project will only disturb
approximately 35 — 40% of the site with the balance remaining in the native condition and/or being improved as
part of a wetland mitigation plan. The topography, existing vegetation / tree canopies and distance between the
developed portion of the property and single family lots will significantly limit view of the multi -family building
from the residences along 47th Avenue S. Significant trees, wetlands, and a stream will be preserved to the
greatest extent possible."
Surrounding Land Uses
The subject property is located in the Ryan Hill neighborhood along 47th Ave S in Tukwila. S Ryan Way is located
to the north. Parcels to the north, east, and south of the site are zoned Low Density Residential (LDR) and are
either developed with single-family homes or vacant. The parcel immediately south of the site is owned by
Seattle City light and contains high-voltage transmission towers. Martin Luther King Jr Way S and Interstate 5 are
located to the west of the site, both of which are inaccessible from the site itself.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
— High Density Residential (TMC 18.60.080)
The following development standards apply to projects within the HDR zoning district; project compliance
follows each standard:
• Setbacks, minimum:
o Front: 15' (first floor) to 45' (fourth floor) - Complies
o Second Front(s): 7.5' — 22.5' — Not applicable
o Sides: 10'-30' - Complies
o Rear: 10'-30' - Complies
Height, maximum: 45' — Complies: Average grade plane height calculation = 44' 5 %", see Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Roof Height Calculation
Landscaping:
o Front: 15' — Complies
o Second Front: 15' — Complies. See design review criteria 3.e. below for more information.
o Side: 6' — Complies
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Rear: 6'—Complies
Development Area coverage: 50% maximum (except senior citizen housing) - Complies
Off Street Parking: Complies - Per TMC Figure 19-7, Senior Citizen Housing require 1 space per 2
dwelling units (.5 spaces/unit) for dwellings with more than 15 units. The project proposes 272
housing units and 163 parking stalls (.6 space/unit), meeting the requirements.
Parking Lot Landscaping: Not applicable — All proposed parking will be located within an internal
parking garage.
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA (TMC 18.60.050)
Multi -Family Design Review Criteria is separated into five sections. Within each section are criteria covering such
issues as pedestrian and vehicular circulation, architectural relationships, building design, and landscaping.
Design Review Criteria explain requirements for development proposals. They are the decision criteria by which
the Board of Architectural Review will decide whether to approve, condition or deny a project. In reviewing any
application for "multi -family, hotel, motel, or nonresidential development in a Low Density Residential zone,"
the following criteria shall be used by the BAR in its decision making.
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1. SITE PLANNING
a. Building siting, architecture, and landscaping shall be integrated into and blend harmoniously with
the neighborhood building scale, natural environment, and development characteristics as envisioned
in the Comprehensive Plan. For instance, a multi family development's design need not be
harmoniously integrated with adjacent single-family structures if that existing single-family use is
designated as "Commercial" or "High -Density Residential" in the Comprehensive Plan. However, a
"Low -Density Residential" (detached single-family) designation would require such harmonious design
integration.
b. Natural features, which contribute to desirable neighborhood character, shall be preserved to the
maximum extent possible. Natural features include, but are not limited to, existing significant trees
and stands of trees, wetlands, streams, and significant topographic features.
Applicant's Response: The Project has been designed to avoid and minimize critical areas impacts.
Mitigation is proposed to offset where critical area impacts are unavoidable. Wetland B is proposed to
be filled in its entirety (0.06 -acre), this will be mitigated through the purchase of credits from the King
County In Lieu Fee Program. A bridge is proposed over the Wetland A / Stream 1 riparian complex to
avoid any direct impacts to either the stream or wetland. Buffer impacts are proposed to accommodate
the access roads with buffer replacement provided for no net loss of buffer area. An additional 1.5 acres
of forest outside of any buffers are proposed for retention to maintain the biodiversity corridor mapped
in this area that connects this site with other undeveloped properties to the south and east.
Staff Comments: The project site is adjacent to and across from LDR zoning on the north, east, and south
sides. The closest corner of the building is approximately 350' from the nearest property line. The
building's positioning and orientation on the site was intended to preserve the wooded steep slopes,
three large wetlands, and wetland buffer areas to the south which comprise almost one-half of the site,
and minimize impacts to the single-family residences to the east. The majority of the southern portion of
the site will be preserved and will be recommended to be placed into a Sensitive Areas easement or
tract as part of a separate Lot Consolidation application.
c. The site plan shall use landscaping and building shapes to form an aesthetically pleasing and
pedestrian scale streetscape. This shall include, but not be limited to facilitating pedestrian travel
along the street, using architecture and landscaping to provide a desirable transition from streetscape
to the building, and providing an integrated linkage from pedestrian and vehicular facilities to
building entries.
d. Pedestrian and vehicular entries shall provide a high-quality visual focus using building siting, shapes
and landscaping. Such a feature establishes a physical transition between the project and public areas,
and establishes the initial sense of high quality development.
e. Vehicular circulation design shall minimize driveway intersections with the street.
f. Site perimeter design (i.e., landscaping, structures, and horizontal width) shall be coordinated with
site development to ensure a harmonious transition between adjacent projects.
Applicant Response: A prominent entrance will be featured along 47th Ave. S. including proper signage.
Pedestrians and vehicles will be routed across a bridge spanning a stream, wetlands, and associated
buffers to the featured building corner, containing additional signage, leasing office, and building
amenities. Landscaping will be strategically placed to separate ground level residences and provide
privacy from public areas. Existing vegetation and topography will buffer residences from the general
public. Drive aisles are screened by existing vegetation and topography from public ROW. Proposed
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landscaping will be incorporated along drive aisles to reduce the visual impact for tenants and guests.
Service areas will be located towards the northwest corner of the building and screened appropriately
from tenant view to the greatest extent feasible.
Staff Comments: Following discussions with Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (formerly Tukwila Fire),
it was deemed necessary that the site provide two access point from 47th Ave S into the site. The main
entrance into the site will be from the northeast corner while a secondary access point will be provided
further south, see Attachment B
A 5' wide sidewalk meeting ADA requirements will be provided along the northern edge of the main
access driveway and will connect to 47th Ave S. 47th Ave S will require reconstruction as a result of the
project; applicant will be held to completing road, frontage, and access improvements along 47th Ave S
per standards set forth in the Public Works Infrastructure Design Manual to be reviewed as part of a
future Right of Way Use permit.
A 5' sidewalk will encircle the perimeter of the structure and may be accessed via six entry points from
the building. All required onsite parking will be provided within an integrated parking garage on the
ground floor of the structure while a loading zone for deliveries will be located at the southern end of
the site. These consolidated vehicle access points will reduce potential vehicle and pedestrian conflicts
and allow for safe pedestrian circulation onsite. Six ADA parking spots will be located inside the parking
garage closest to the garage and lobby entrance, providing safe and quick access for disabled tenants
and visitors.
Staff recommends that the painted crosswalk across the northern drive aisle be revised to a raised
crosswalk at the same height as the sidewalk to ensure a consistent grade for pedestrians and to slow
vehicles entering the site.
UPDATE, August 29, 2023: Applicant has provided revised crosswalk proposal incorporating staff
recommendations, see Fig. 3.
EXIS7TNG ON—SITE TREES -
AND VEGETATION TO BE
RETAINED, TYP PROTECTED
PER MC STANDARDS
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PROPOSED BUILDING
Auvreirec741NAL PLAN.
Fig. 2: Location of Painted Crosswalk (revised 8.29.23, see Fig. 3)
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RETAINED, TY P. PROTECTED
PER TMC STANDARDS.
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Fig. 3: Revised Crosswalk Design, 8.29.2023
g. Varying degrees of privacy for the individual residents shall be provided, increasing from the public
right -of way, to common areas, to individual residences. This can be accomplished through the use of
symbolic and actual physical barriers to define the degrees of privacy appropriate to specific site area
functions.
The site is naturally separated from adjacent properties by natural features including a mix of deciduous
and evergreen landscaping, hills, and decorative rock walls. The nearest neighboring property is over
350' away and will not be readily visible from the development. Elevated courtyards and gathering
spaces are fully enclosed by walls and separated from the ground floor to ensure residents' privacy and
safety.
h. Parking and service areas shall be located, designed and screened to interrupt and reduce the visual
impact of large paved areas.
i. The height, bulk, footprint and scale of each building shall be in harmony with its site and adjacent
long-term structures.
The project's site is organized in a manner that works to reduce visual and direct impacts to surrounding
development. Existing topography is employed to hide the development from neighboring structures by
placing the buildings within the lower areas of the site, see Fig. 4.
Fig. 4: Topographic Cross Section of Development Site
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2. BUILDING DESIGN.
a. Architectural style is not restricted; evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design
and its ability to harmonize building texture, shape, lines and mass with the surrounding
neighborhood.
b. Buildings shall be of appropriate height, scale, and design/shape to be in harmony with those existing
permanent neighboring developments that are consistent with, or envisioned in, the Comprehensive
Plan. This will be especially important for perimeter structures. Adjacent structures that are not in
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan should be considered to be transitional. The degree of
architectural harmony required should be consistent with the nonconforming structure's anticipated
permanence.
c. Building components, such as windows, doors, eaves, parapets, stairs and decks shall be integrated
into the overall building design. Particular emphasis shall be given to harmonious proportions of these
components with those of adjacent developments. Building components and ancillary parts shall be
consistent with the anticipated life of the structure.
Applicant Response:
The exterior building design is contemporary in form and features a prominent brick base to help ground
the building with lighter materials and color on the levels above. The brick base will incorporate
projecting / recessed bricks at the lowest level (P1) and flush faced bricks at the level above (R1) to
create differentiating textures, visually breaking up the mass. Aluminum storefront systems highlight
communal amenity areas within the building on the ground floor. Above the brick base on levels R2 -R4,
wall fins correspond with the dwelling unit living rooms and sliding glass door / railings creating visual
interest by providing building elevation articulation and material transitions. In addition, smaller metal
trim fins are proposed at dwelling unit windows to provide shadow lines and mimic the larger scaled
wall fins.
Staff Response:
The building's proposed height was reviewed and approved by the City's Building Official and meets the
HDR zone's maximum allowable height of 45' feet.
d. The overall color scheme shall work to reduce building prominence and shall blend in with the natural
environment.
e. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects shall be avoided. Variety of detail, form,
and siting shall be used to provide visual interest. Otherwise monotonous flat walls and uniform
vertical planes of individual buildings shall be broken up with building modulation, stairs, decks,
railings, and focal entries. Multiple building developments shall use siting and additional architectural
variety to avoid inappropriate repetition of building designs and appearance to surrounding
properties.
Applicant Response:
The selection of the exterior materials palette is appropriate for the climate of the Pacific Northwest.
Proposed durable exterior materials include brick, cement fiber siding, vinyl siding, aluminum storefront
systems, exposed concrete with sack finish, metal trim, and metal balconies. The color scheme will
allow the building to blend in with existing and proposed trees and landscaping.
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Staff Response:
Rather than constructing one very large rectangular building, the building's mass is broken up by
separating the upper floors into two separate structures above the parking garage. Visual diversity in
facades from all perspectives is provided by varying materials, entry structures, and projecting facades.
Outdoor building elements such as the facility's common area patios and decks also serve to break up
the building's massing.
ME Pe wadi.
Exterior Building Materials
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Vinyl Lap Siding
Concrete Columna
Concrete BoarM1rormad Was
Meal Trim
Meal Balconies
Aluminum eronalma/ Cines
Vinyl F utuross
Light Fures
Mutual Materials Brick
Color Coal Creek
Texture: Coated &
Protruding/Recessed
Vinyl lap Siding
Color: White/ Grey
Texture: Smooth
Hardie Panel Siding Hardie Panel Siding Concrete Columns Metal Trim Metal Balconies
Color: Succulent Color Iron Ore Color: Natural
Texture. Smooth Texture: Smooth Finish. Sack
Fig. 5: Proposed Materials and Colors
3. LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENT.
a. Existing natural topographic patterns and significant vegetation shall be reflected in project design
when they contribute to the natural beauty of the area or are important to defining neighborhood
identity or a sense of place.
b. Landscape treatment shall enhance existing natural and architectural features, help separate public
from private spaces, strengthen vistas and important views, provide shade to moderate the effects of
large paved areas, and break up visual mass.
The building is oriented to the north and south to maximize the opportunity to view the surrounding
wooded area. Roughly half the site will remain undeveloped, retaining a significant amount of steep
slopes, wetland areas, and trees and vegetation (see Fig. 6). On the upland portion of the site to be
developed, the site will be cleared, and a mix of native and ornamental deciduous and coniferous trees,
shrubs, and groundcover will be replanted according to the landscape plan (see Attachment C). The
remaining existing stands of trees around the perimeter of the site will be protected during
construction. Additional native plantings will be installed within the remaining "mitigation area" and will
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be reviewed as part of separate Critical Areas permits. Further, the project will remove non-native
species from the wetland buffers and maintain the wooded steep slopes and wetland areas.
Wetland X(150' Buffer} —
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Wetland B
Wetland C (150' Buffer)
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Wetland C (150' Buffer)
Wetland G (80' Buffer)
LEGEND
▪ Project Boundary
Existing Foundation
Wetlands
C.1 Wetland Buffers
Stream Centerline
I_ Stream Buffer
Proposed 1 -ft Contours
IMPACTS & MITIGATION LEGEND
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Proposed Wetland Fill (Wetland B)
2,594 Sr
Welland A4& Stream Buffer Reduction 5,693 SF
Wella nd 4,3 Buffer Reduction 21,275 SF
Wetland Bu7er Reduction 1,608 SF
TOTAL REDUCTION: 31,286 SF
Wetland AA&Stream A Buffer Replacement 30,144 SF
Wetland C Buffer Replacement 10.214 SF
TUTAL REPLACEMENT: 40,358 SF
NET GAIN: 5,772 SF
- Voluntary Buffer Addition
70.320 SF
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Fig. 6: Proposed Preservation and Mitigation Areas
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Fig. 7 Soil Nail wall locations in blue
SOIL NAIL (TECCO)
Due to the site's topography, large retaining walls are required to stabilize the site for development and
vehicle access, see Attachment H. Decorative walls in the form of Rockery and Lock + Load Walls are
proposed for the northern and western retaining walls. For the eastern retaining walls a Soil Nail (Tecco)
wall is proposed, Fig. 7. The applicant has proposed to screen these Soil Nail walls using a landscaping
combination of vining plants (Boston Ivy) and grasses (Mixed Sedum Tray).
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The eastern elevation of the building contains a large unscreened wall for the parking garage, staff
recommends the installation of additional trees in this location to break up this visual mass. This may be
accomplished with additional installations of Acer Rubrum trees similar to those located to the south
within the same landscaping strip, see Fig. 8.
UPDATE, August 29, 2023: Applicant has provided additional landscaping and trees along eastern
elevation. Proposed landscaping strip will be relocated to eastern (outside) edge of sidewalk to
accommodate this additional landscaping, see Fig. 9
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Acer Rubrum recommended, 30' spacing.
Fig. 8: Staff -Recommended Additional Landscaping (revised 8.29.2023, see Fig. X.)
Fig. 9: Revised eastern landscaping strip, 8.29.2023
c. Walkways, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall promote safety and provide an
inviting and stable appearance. Direct pedestrian linkages to the public street, to on-site recreation
areas, and to adjacent public recreation areas shall be provided.
A 5' wide sidewalk meeting ADA requirements will be provided along the northern edge of the main
access driveway and will connect to new sidewalks along 47th Ave S. An additional sidewalk will encircle
the perimeter of the structure and may be accessed via six entry points from the building.
The full length of the perimeter walkway will be over 1200', just under one quarter mile. Due to this
distance, staff recommends that benches be placed along the perimeter sidewalk to provide exterior
seating for residents.
UPDATE, August 29, 2023: Applicant has provided exterior seating for along perimeter sidewalk, see
Attachment C for locations.
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d. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided.
The development area is substantially separated from adjoining properties by naturally landscaped
hillsides. Visibility into the site will be low and neighboring sites will be sufficiently screened by
topography and plantings.
4. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES.
a. Miscellaneous structures shall be designed as an integral part of the architectural concept and
landscape. Materials shall be compatible with buildings, scale shall be appropriate, colors shall be in
harmony with buildings and surroundings, and structure proportions shall be to scale.
b. The use of walls, fencing, planting, berms, or combinations of these shall accomplish screening of
service yards and other places that tend to be unsightly. Screening shall be effective in winter and
summer.
c. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings shall be screened from
view. Screening shall be designed as an integral part of the architecture (i.e., raised parapets and fully
enclosed under roof) and landscaping.
Trash collection will take place within the parking garage of the structure with final disposal taking place
at the northeastern corner of the site within an enclosed structure.
Roof mounted mechanical equipment will be hidden behind a parapet while other roof mounted
mechanical equipment will be setback out of sight. No mechanical equipment is proposed for the
exterior perimeter of the building.
d. Exterior lighting standards and fixtures shall be of a design and size consistent with safety, building
architecture and adjacent area. Lighting shall be shielded and restrained in design with no off-site
glare spill-over. Excessive brightness and brilliant colors shall not be used unless clearly demonstrated
to be integral to building architecture.
Per TMC 18.50.170, "A. Parking and loading areas shall include lighting capable of providing adequate
illumination for security and safety. Lighting standards shall be in scale with the height and use of the
associated structure. Any illumination, including security lighting, shall be directed away from adjoining
properties and public rights-of-way. B. In the MDR and HDR zones, porches, alcoves and pedestrian
circulation walkways shall be provided with low level safety lighting. Pedestrian walkways and sidewalks
may be lighted with lighting bollards."
The applicant has provided a luminaire schedule demonstrating that all parking areas are illuminated to
one footcandle or more for safety and that lighting on the site will not spill over to adjacent sites, see
Attachment F.
CONCLUSIONS
1. Site Planning
The building's height complies with code requirements for the High -Density Residential district.
The proposed building's mass is appropriately separated into two structures above the parking garage. Two
second -story outdoor patios are provided within the northern mass on the east and west faces of the
building, taking advantage of the site's topography and solar exposure. An indoor courtyard is provided in
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the center of the south mass. This arrangement allows all units within the development to face an open
space.
The darker colors punctuated with lighter colors and transparency, the incorporation of natural materials
such as brick and metal, and the location of landscaping along the building's perimeter work to break up the
appearance of a large structure.
Staff Recommendations:
• Painted crosswalk across the northern drive aisle be revised to a raised crosswalk at the same height
as the sidewalk to ensure a consistent grade for pedestrians and to slow vehicles entering the site.
UPDATE, August 29, 2023: Applicant has provided revisions addressing this recommendation.
2. Building Design.
The proposed building presents a consistent architectural expression that is in keeping with the residential
nature of the project, the surrounding residential development, and the naturally wooded site. The building
should have little visual impact on the residential properties to the east as it will be set back from the
property line and screened with significant landscaping, both natural and ornamental. Modulation of the
facades, changes in materials, and designing the building's height to increase to the south away from the
main entryway will only further reduce the visual impact to neighboring properties.
3. Landscape and Site Treatment.
Roughly half of the site will be protected as wetlands and open space. The proposed landscape plan
provides an attractive entryway to the site, enhances building and site focal points, screens the building
from adjacent residences and softens the edges of the building. Wetland buffer areas will be enhanced with
native vegetation. To allow easy movement for people with disabilities, sidewalks are of sufficient width.
Landscaping is largely in compliance with Tukwila Municipal Code standards. The City's Urban
Environmentalist has reviewed and approved proposed plant species, siting and materials to ensure
appropriate spacing. The perimeter landscaping follows a coherent design concept, which will soften the
impact of the building and paved areas on surrounding properties and create a more pedestrian -friendly
atmosphere.
Staff Recommendations:
• Installation of additional trees along the eastern elevation to break up the visual mass of the large
wall in this location.
UPDATE, August 29, 2023: Applicant has provided revisions addressing this recommendation.
• Installation of benches along the perimeter sidewalk to provide exterior seating for residents.
UPDATE, August 29, 2023: Applicant has provided revisions addressing this recommendation.
4. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture
Surface parking lot and walkway lighting provides safe, visible pathways for pedestrians through the site. In
addition to residential units, services, and facilities normally found in a senior housing project, several other
amenities are provided for residents and visitors including three outdoor gathering spaces. Mechanical
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equipment and refuse containers will be screened by walls and roof forms. Site lighting is designed to avoid
off-site glare onto the neighboring residential properties while safely lighting the site.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Design Review application with no conditions following revisions provided by
the applicant on August 29, 2023.
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